Start a Cambodian Cooking class

Daily classes including local market tour

Lily, Chris and Chef Darwin welcome you to a family traditional house for a relaxed introduction to an easy home-style Cambodian Cuisine. Experiment a 100% hands-on real Khmer food in Siem Reap at Lily's Secret Garden and visit an authentic local market. Be able to do it again back home with our Cookbook. Enjoy the meal you've made guided by Chef Darwin at our family house.

The easy 'home' Cooking Class made in Cambodia.

Lily's Secret Garden is a friendly cooking class which takes place in a Cambodian family house of Siem Reap (Lily's house with garden), Cambodia. Just 5 minutes from the center (10 to 15 minutes from most hotels). All classes are hands-on and ingredients are provided.You can enjoy learning whatever your level of cooking is...

Cook delicious Khmer dishes guided by a Cambodian Chef.

We offer classes tailored by enthusiast chef Lily. Enjoy them guided from A to Z by Chef Darwin through the preparation of very popular Cambodian dishes made from fresh local ingredients in our regular daily class.

Enjoy to cook in a Cambodian house with a green garden.

Each guest benefits from personal attention. Our focus is on quality with a maximum of 6 participants (up to 8 for families and group of friends on special request only).

Authentic experience in a Khmer family house.

This isn't just a cooking class, this is a chance to enjoy a cultural experience away from the well beaten tourist path (authentic local market tour, etc.).Beyond the cooking experience, it is an immersion into Cambodian culture and a real family house.

100% hands-on and a good value for money.

For just $24 you can learn to cook flavorful dishes (starter, main and dessert) from A to Z, including free transportation from Siem Reap center (meeting point at your hotel in town or at Lilypop restaurant or Central Hostelor The Missing Socks Laundry Cafe) and a welcome drink. Wi-Fi is also available on location for Free.​You receive a certificate to vouch for your experience and new skills while enjoying your meal around the table. Don't come with a full stomach but don't forget to eat as we need some energy for cooking!

Where is that family country house in Siem Reap?

Our cooking class takes place in Wat Bo village, in a garden, 5 minutes drive from the center, 10 to 15 minutes from most hotels.

​Once your class is confirmed after you booked it we provide you a free pick-up service fromLilypop restauranton Taphul road in Siem Reap orCentral Hostel on 7 Makara Street or The Missing Socks Laundry Cafe Night Market st. We can provide free pick up from hotels in Siem Reap center (free pick up from hotels less than 10 minutes drive from old market).​After receiving your reservation request we send you an email confirmation with pick up time and instructions (e.g. 8:45am for morning class starting at 9am; 2:45pm for afternoon class starting at 3pm).​PLEASE SECURE YOUR RESERVATION ONLINE.

(Private 'À la carte' Cooking Class (Max. 4 ppl). Book at least 14 hours ahead. Will be available May 2020)Available every morning 9:30 am - 12:30 noon only on demand. Cooking class at Lily's restaurant in Siem Reap center. You will focus on the cooking experience and learn a lot in an intimate private class.Menu: Create your own Cambodian 3 courses menu from a selection of dishes.